Laken Tomlinson is a professional Jamaican-American football player who plays as an offensive guard for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. Tomlinson was the 28th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft for the Detroit Lions. Tomlinson concluded his rookie season with 14 starts and 986 snaps. The following season, he played 16 games while starting 10 and recording 649 snaps. In exchange for a fifth-round selection in 2019, the 49ers acquired Tomlinson via trade. Tomlinson started 15 games during the 2017 season at left guard. In 2018, the 49ers chose not to extend his contract for a fifth year, hence, releasing him from his contract in 2019. The 49ers, however, extended Tomlinson's contract by three years in June 2018. Tomlinson recorded 1,091 snaps during the 2021 season. The season after that, Tomlinson inked a three-year contract with the New York Jets where throughout two seasons, he recorded 2,213 snaps. In April 2024, Tomlinson signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
Tomlinson joined Duke University for his collegiate footballing career. During his freshman season, according to the Sporting News, he was a first-team freshman all-America pick and was an Academic All-ACC selection, with that, he started all 12 games as a right guard. In 2012, he was a recipient of the Sonny Falcone Iron Duke Award and received the program’s K.D. Kennedy Iron Devil Award. The following season, he was named to the second-team All-ACC and the ACC and national All-Bowl Teams. In 2014, he was a recipient of the Courage Award and was named to the first team All-America, the first team All-ACC, and the Consensus All-America. He received the Anthony J. McKevlin Award in 2015, which earned him the title of men's ACC Athlete of the Year. Tomlinson attended Lane Technical College Prep High School where along with football he participated in track.
Laken Tomlinson’s Contract Breakdown
Tomlinson signed a one-year, $1,210,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, which included an average annual salary of $1,210,000, according to Spotrac.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 1 yr(s) / $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 | N/A | $500,000 | $500,000 | 2025 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | 32 | $1,210,000 | - | $1,210,000 | $500,000 |
How much is Laken Tomlinson getting paid?
As of 2024, Tomlinson will earn a base salary of $1,210,000 while having a cap hit of $1,210,000 and a dead cap value of $500,000, according to Spotrac. He earns an average annual salary of $1,210,000.
How much does Laken Tomlinson make in a minute?
Tomlinson makes about $2.30 per minute per his current contract with the Seahawks.
Laken Tomlinson’s career earnings
According to Spotrac, Tomlinson’s career earnings as of October 2024 sum up to $53.91 million.
How much of Laken Tomlinson’s contract is guaranteed?
The Seahawks will give Tomlinson $500,000 regardless of how the season plays out.
What are the terms of Laken Tomlinson’s contract?
Tomlinson’s contract does not provide any signing bonus and the average annual salary is $1,210,000.
Laken Tomlinson’s Contract History
New York Jets (2022-2024)
Tomlinson signed a three-year, $40,000,000 contract with the New York Jets, which included a signing bonus of $12,780,000.
San Francisco 49ers (2018-2021)
Tomlinson extended his contract with the San Francisco 49ers for three years and $16,500,000, which included an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Detroit Lions (2015-2018)
Tomlinson signed a four-year, $8,550,244 rookie contract with the Detroit Lions with a signing bonus of $4,478,359.
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A. Laken Tomlinson is 6 feet 3 inches tall.
A. Laken Tomlinson attended Lane Technical College Prep High School.
